Support & Resources
Family Strength.� Family Unity.� Family Growth.� These are OUR priorities, too!� We want to help you and your family deal with difficult issues and stressful times.� Youth Dynamics staff pride themselves on their commitment to the youth and families we serve.� Depending upon the services your family receives, Youth Dynamics will offer as much support as possible.� Please let us know if you have any questions or specific needs for help.�� We serve most of Montana, including Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, and Helena, along with 12 other locations.� You may also reach us at 1-877-458-7022 to find out more about services and assistance near you.
In addition, here are links to some more resources for Montana families dealing with mental and behavioral health issues.� These include information on local groups and services, as well as websites with additional information and help.
Healthy Montana Kids: http://hmk.mt.gov/
Formerly called Children’s Medicaid and CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program), the State of Montana now calls these programs “Healthy Montana Kids” (HMK).� This site provides information and applications for these programs.� Both programs cover a wide variety of children’s behavioral health services.� Eligibility is based on income.� We will be happy to help you learn more about your family’s options.
Youth Dynamics Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/ydimt
Our Facebook page is another great resource for families and professionals!� This is a casual, laid-back place to learn about upcoming events, training, new research, family resources, and helpful ideas from everyone participating!� Please join us for conversation and inspiration; we all stand together for Montana kids!
NAMI Montana: http://www.namimt.org/
NAMI Montana is actively involved in providing training to families, educating the community, offering support groups, and raising funds for additional programs.� There are groups in nearly 10 Montana communities — check out the website for more information.
Mental Health America of Montana: http://www.montanamentalhealth.org/about.htm
Mental Health America of Montana is a statewide education and advocacy organization. MHA-MT does a great deal of advocacy and education work, as well as sponsoring a statewide annual conference for professionals, people with mental illness, families, and other involved people.
State of Montana Children’s Mental Health Bureau: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/mentalhealth/children/index.shtml
This page has a lot of information about Medicaid and non-Medicaid mental health services in Montana, including a great deal of additional information on therapeutic treatment, different services available, support groups, and resources for youth.